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Add 45/10 and 70/24

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 22/24

45/10 + 70/24 is 89/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/120 + 350/120 = 540 + 350/120 = 890/120
  5. 890/120 simplified gives 89/12
  6. So, 45/10 + 70/24 = 89/12
    In mixed form: 75/12

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